Band 8c Head of Income

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:

- Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post and visit our website to find out about working in Royal Free.

**Person specification**:
**EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA).
- Degree Qualification or equivalent CPD record complying with membership of a relative accountant body

**EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Minimum of 4 years’ post qualification experience at a senior management level in the NHS
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment, especially in relation to contractual framework, National Tariff Payment Scheme, Research & Development and Private Patients
- Experience of preparing reports & accounts to tight timescales.

**Desirable criteria**:

- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment
- At least 1 year’s experience of working closely with a Board either within the NHS or the commercial arena
- Experience of managing and developing people

**SKILLS & ABILITIES**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present and explain complex financial information in a manner that can easily be understood by non-finance managers.
- Strong influencing skills.
- Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from continuous improvement
- Confident in taking decisions when needed yet knowing when to ask advice / guidance or to gain approval before embarking on a specific course of action.
- Record of managing numerous work streams/ projects simultaneously and delivering to tight deadlines.
- Record of improving processes and reporting in previous organisations.
- Ability to make use of systems (Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information and to identify what can be produced from other financial systems.
- Analytical skills with the ability to solve complex financial problems

**Desirable criteria**:

- SQL, Power BI and data management skills

**PERSONAL QUALITIES**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
- Team player, willing to ‘roll up sleeves’ where necessary.
- Able to inspire and motivate others
- Positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Embraces change.
- **Covid-19 Vaccination**
- Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
- We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.- ** AT* - Apprenticeship Training**. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
- If you are an **EU/EEA citizen** who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
- The Trust uses **electronic new starter forms** on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- **The Trust will request a DBS** (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

**Please note**:

- _Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.